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How Texas Vocational Rehabilitation Helps Employers Hire People With Disabilities
Fernando Rivera describes his job as part HR professional, part hiring manager, and part recruiter. He works as a business consultant for the Texas Workforce Commission’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program, and his clients are Texas employers who want to hire...
Hiring Red, White & You! Celebrates 15 Years With Houston Hiring Event
Veterans, transitioning service members and other job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with employers in person when Hiring Red, White & You! returns to Houston for its 15th anniversary. The event will bring employers and job seekers together at Reliant...
Your Next Career Could Be in Manufacturing: Meet Employers in Galveston
Interested in manufacturing, defense, or skilled trades? The Build Freedom Career Expo will bring job seekers together with employers on Thursday, October 22, in Galveston. Hosted by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP), the expo will give attendees an...
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Workplace Accommodations May Be Simpler Than Employers Think
In a recent episode of the Workforce Solutions podcast, Juliet Stipeche, executive director of the Gulf Coast Workforce Board, spoke with Fernando Rivera Jr. of the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation Program about workplace accommodations and common...
Houston’s July Job Numbers Show Seasonal Shift, Continued Annual Growth
Houston’s labor market recorded a 25,000-job decline in July, according to the July Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast report. The monthly decline followed two months of stronger hiring, but the report points to a specific seasonal factor behind most of the change:...
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Quality Child Care: More Than a Place to Go While Parents Work
Affordable child care can make it possible for parents to work or attend school, but having a safe, nurturing place for children to learn and grow is just as...
Quality Child Care Starts With the People Providing It
For parents, finding child care is about more than having somewhere for their children to spend the day. They want to know their children are safe, cared for,...
Earn While You Learn: Galveston College and Gulf Copper Build a New Pathway Into Shipbuilding Careers
A new apprenticeship program is bringing together Galveston College and Gulf Copper Davie to prepare students for careers in shipbuilding while giving them...
How Texas Strengthens Child Care Support Through Program Integrity
Access to reliable child care is an important part of helping families work, train, and build financial stability. In Texas, the Child Care and Development...
Texas Rising Star Helps Child Care Providers Build Quality, Support Families
For parents, finding the right childcare provider can be a challenge, especially when they are looking for a safe, high-quality learning environment for their...
Apply Now: Child Care Assistance Can Help Parents Work, Train and Build Their Careers
For parents, finding reliable child care can be an important part of being able to work, pursue training, or look for a new job. Workforce Solutions Gulf...
Childcare, Career Pathways and Workforce Trends: Explore Newsletter Issue 9
Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast’s latest newsletter brings together updates on workforce programs, labor market trends, community partnerships, and upcoming...
Dr. María Franco Cortes Shares Workforce Resources for Parents Returning to Work
As children return to school, some parents may be preparing to reenter the workforce, increase their work hours, or explore a new career. Workforce Solutions...
Who’s Hiring Looks at the Changing Face of Manufacturing at SEG Solar
Manufacturing supports roughly a quarter-million jobs across the Gulf Coast Workforce Board’s 13-county region, and the work itself is changing as automation,...
